PHARMACY AND PHARMACOLOGY OPTIONS

Pharmacy Options at Furman University

Is a Career in Pharmacy Right For You?

Pharmacy Career Opportunities

Pharmacy Information for Students and Applicants

U.S. Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy

PharmCAS:  Pharmacy College Application Service

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

Pharmacology

PHARMACY OPTIONS AT FURMAN UNIVERSITY

OPTION I:   Attend Furman for 2 years, taking a course scheduled as shown.  Transfer to a school of pharmacy after the sophomore year.  Following an additional 3 years of study, the latter institution would grant the Pharm. D. degree.

YEAR

FALL

WINTER

SPRING

FR

Mth 10 or 11

Chm 11

Eng 11

Chm 12

Eng 12

BIO11

Mth 11 or 12

Ecn 21

SO

Chm 21

Hst 11

PS  21

Phy 11

BIO 21

Chm 22

Phy 12

Com 20

OPTION II:  Attend Furman for 3 years, taking a course scheduled as shown.  Transfer to a school of pharmacy after the junior year.  Courses taken the first year at the Pharmacy School would count toward competition of the BS program at Furman.  After 3 years of Pharmacy, a degree from that school would be obtained also.

YEAR

FALL

WINTER

SPRING

FR

Mth 11

Chm 11

Eng 11

Chm 12

Eng 12

BIO 11

Chm 21

Mus 20

SO

Chm 22

BIO 21

Lang 12

BIO 22

Ecn 21

BIO 30

Lang 21

Hst 11

JR

Phy 11

BIO 37

Rel 11

BIO 41

PS 21

Phy 12

Hum A_

HES 10

OPTION III: Attend Furman for 4 years, majoring in biology or chemistry.  During the senior year apply to a graduate program in Pharmacology at a Medical School.  It would then take usually 2 years to earn the MS and 3 to 5 years to earn the Pharm. D.

Is a Career in Pharmacy Right For You?

This is a great time for students to consider a career in pharmacy. The demand for trained pharmacy professionals has dramatically increased.  This is due to a rapid growth of the pharmaceutical and health care industries, an the increase in the elderly population.  The number of pharmacists in health care services is also increasing as pharmacists become more actively involved in drug therapy decision-making for patients of all ages.

If you enjoy working with people, excel in science, and would like a rewarding career in health care, Pharmacy may be the right career for you!  Check the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy web site to explore the field of Pharmacy.

Top Ten Reasons to Become a Pharmacist Provided by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

1.  I Want to Help People Get Well

Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients feel better and get well as quickly as possible. Pharmacists can be instrumental in improving the health of patients by choosing the best medicines and helping to avoid side effects. There are often multiple medications available on the market to treat a single disease or ailment. Pharmacists work with prescribers to determine the best drug- and non-drug therapy for a patient’s particular illness, age, gender, health, etc. Pharmacists screen patients for drug allergies and adverse drug effects.

2. I Like to Work Directly with Patients

Since pharmacies are often located within a residential community and in common shopping places like grocery stores, pharmacists are generally considered the most accessible member of the health care team.  Patients can often visit their local pharmacist to seek advice about the medications they are taking without making an appointment.  Pharmacists may also provide other services such as immunizations, asthma care, blood pressure monitoring services, cholesterol screening, diabetes disease management, smoking cessation consultation,  bone density scans for osteoporosis screening, anticoagulation management clinics, and more.

3. I Enjoy a Wide Variety of Career Opportunities

Pharmacists can work in a myriad a professional settings.  The majority of pharmacists (60%) work in an independent or retail chain community pharmacy and provide counseling to patients on the use of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications.  Pharmacists work in numerous other health care environments as well, including hospitals, nursing homes, managed care organizations, the pharmaceutical industry, colleges and schools, and the federal government.  Pharmacists play key leadership roles in all aspects of the health care system.

4. I Can Benefit from the Increased Demand For Pharmacists

There is an ongoing demand for pharmacy services throughout the U.S. in most sectors of the profession. The demand is fueled by the following factors:

5. I Want to be an Important Member of the Health Care Team

Pharmacists work with other health care professionals to maximize health outcomes.  Numerous studies have proven that the presence of a pharmacist on hospital rounds as a full member of the patient care team has been shown to prevent drug errors and reduce costs.  The collaboration of health care professionals, such as physicians and pharmacists, can help to ensure that patients properly take their medications as prescribed and avoid any harmful drug interactions.

6.  I Can Have Job Mobility, Stability, and Flexibility

Pharmacists are employed in every part of the country. Pharmacy licensure is generally reciprocal between U.S. states, however, additional tests or criteria may be required to transfer licensure status.  Pharmacists may be able to establish non-traditional or part-time work hours, depending on the practice setting. With the shortage of pharmacists, pharmacy students often receive multiple job offers prior to graduation. 

7.  I am Excited to be a Part of Major Innovations in Drug Therapy

One of the many exciting developments in the pharmacy profession is the growth of a discipline, known as pharmacogenomics.  Genetic variations in genes can affect a body’s response to a drug. In the future, specialists in this area hope to sequence the entire human gene in each individual. Pharmacists and other health care providers will be able to use that information to select the best medicines, treat diseases earlier than now possible, or prevent them entirely with individually-tailored drug therapies.

8. I Want to Work with State-of-the-Art Technology

Digital innovations in pharmacy include electronic prescriptions, robotics for central prescription processing, , and use of computers in practice as well as pharmaceutical research.  These technological advances enhance efficiency and help to promote patient safety. Pharmacists use these same tools to help prioritize work, fill prescriptions with greater accuracy, and spend more time with patients. By law, pharmacists must oversee an automated dispensing process for quality control purposes.

9.  I Can Help Defend Against Bioterrorism

Pharmacists are educated to recognize signs and symptoms of diseases that may be used in a biological attack.  The accessibility of pharmacies could be one of the keys to a successful mass immunization or drug distribution program in an emergency. In an epidemic or bioterror situation, pharmacists are prepared to play a major role in preventing the spread of disease and overseeing the distribution of appropriate and safe medications.

10.   I Would Like to Be a Highly Respected Member of My Community

According to a November 2003 Gallup Poll, pharmacists’ honesty and ethics were rated as "high" or "very high" by 67% of Americans, and surpassed in ranking only by nurses. Pharmacists are visible leaders in our community who are entrusted with the health of our families.

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PHARMACY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

While the majority of pharmacists work in community pharmacies, there is an unprecedented demand for pharmacists in a wide variety of occupational settings.

PHARMACY INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND APPLICANTS:

Pharmacy education and career information, including school-specific admission requirements, list of degree programs, career opportunities, job outlook, research and award programs, financial aid, enrollment data, and much more.

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U.S. Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy

PharmCAS:  Pharmacy College Application Service

The Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) is a centralized application service for schools and colleges of pharmacy.  Some of the benefits for using this central service are:

• Facilitates applications to pharmacy colleges and schools;

• Provides admissions offices with a comprehensive set of tools, many of which allow school-specific definitions, for processing, reviewing, and analyzing applications

• Promotes the profession of pharmacy to interested applicants through links to relevant Web sites; and

• Houses a rich database of applicant information.

WARNING!  Not all schools and colleges of pharmacy use the PharmCAS service.  Be sure to check the schools to which you plan to apply to see if they participate in PharmCAS.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

This is an excellent web site with a great deal of information for students who are interested in pursuing a career in Pharmacy.  This site has links to all schools of pharmacy as well as links to PharmCAS and PCAT. Founded in 1900, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) is the national organization representing the interests of pharmacy education and educators. Comprising all 89 U.S. pharmacy colleges and schools including more than 4,000 faculty, 36,000 students enrolled in professional programs, and 3,600 individuals pursuing graduate study, AACP is committed to excellence in pharmacy education.

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PHARMACOLOGY

    Pharmacology is the medical science that involves all aspects of the action of drugs on living systems and their constituent parts.  This includes everything from the intermolecular reactions of chemical compounds in a cell with drugs, to the evaluation of the effectiveness of a drug in the treatment of human disease, to the effects of chemicals in our environment on entire populations.  A closely related field is that of toxicology, concentrating on poisonous substances called toxins.  Toxicologists study the human effects of environmental chemicals and help develop new industrial chemicals beneficial to man, yet nontoxic to his environment.  Pharmacologists are needed for basic investigations of the reciprocal interactions between drugs and living systems.  They are needed at the interface of basic and applied research to create new therapeutic agents to cure and alleviate disease and to improve life.  Specialists must be developed to engage in clinical studies that assess the therapeutic effectiveness of drugs in humans. 

    Approximately 75% of pharmacologists hold positions in universities, government, or in other non-profit institutions.  The remaining 25% are in key positions in pharmaceutical and related industries.  Private pharmaceuticals companies are actively recruiting pharmacologists to help in the development of new and better drugs for the treatment of human and animal diseases.  Other private companies that develop new substances for use in foodstuffs or items likely to be ingested accidentally need pharmacologists to ensure the safety and utility of their products.  Pharmacologists are also in demand in the laboratories and offices of government agencies concerned with basic research, with the regulation of commerce, and with the protection of the public health and safety.  Hospitals, medial centers, and foundations offer research opportunities in every pharmacology specialty. 

       Finally, there are many opportunities for pharmacologists to make joint research and teaching careers in the academic world, providing instruction to medical and graduate students, as well as pharmacy, veterinary, dental, and nursing students.  The principal pathway to a career in pharmacology is through a course of study leading to the PhD degree as offered within almost every school of medicine (usually through a graduate school) and by many schools of pharmacy.  Fields of specialization include clinical pharmacology, molecular pharmacology, biochemical pharmacology, neuropharmacology, cardiovascular autonomic pharmacology, chemotherapy, behavioral pharmacology, toxicology, and endocrine pharmacology.

PHARMACY SCHOLARSHIPS

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
The Association grants loans for undergraduate and graduate students in the field of pharmacy. The website for this award is www.aacp.org.
Scholarship Award Amount: up to $100,000
Field(s) of Study: Pharmacy
Application Information: For information on this program, contact the Office of Student Affairs, 1426 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; Phone: (703) 739-2330; Fax: (703) 836-8982; Email: markaacp@aol.com

American Federation for Aging Research (ISOA/AFAR Program for Drug Discovery in Cognitive Decline and Dementia)
This award is for postdoctoral research grants for junior faculty (M.Ds & Ph.Ds) to promote translational research and drug discovery for new agents in the treatment of cognitive decline and dementia. Two grants are awarded annually.
Scholarship Award Amount: $50,000
Field(s) of Study: Cognitive Decline and Dementia Research
Application Information: For complete information, please write 1414 Avenue of the Americas, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10019; Phone: (212) 752-2327; Fax: (212) 832-2298. The website for this award is www.afar.org.

American Federation for Aging Research (MERCK/AFAR Fellowships in Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology)
This award provides funding for two years for geriatric pharmacology research. Two grants are awarded annually.
Scholarship Award Amount: $60,0000/yr.
Eligibility: The candidates must be full-time postdoctoral researchers training in geriatric pharmacology.
Field(s) of Study: Geriatric Pharmacology Research
Application Information: For complete information, please write 1414 Avenue of the Americas, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10019; Phone: (212) 752-2327; Fax: (212) 832-2298. The website for this award is www.afar.org.

American Federation for Aging Research (MERCK/AFAR Research Scholarships in Geriatric Pharmacology, Medical & Pharmacy Students)
This award is for Medical and Pharm.D. students to help fund a two to three-month full-time research project in geriatric pharmacology.
Scholarship Award Amount: $4000
Field(s) of Study: Geriatric Pharmacology Research
Application Information: For complete information, please write 1414 Avenue of the Americas, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10019; Phone: (212) 752-2327; Fax: (212) 832-2298. The website for this award is www.afar.org.


American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education
Several scholarships are available from the Foundation for pharmacy students beginning their first graduate year and are seeking doctorates in pharmacy.
Field(s) of Study: Pharmacy
Scholarship Award Amount: $5,000-$7,000
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents. Some of the scholarships require membership in professional organizations.
Application Information: Write for complete information to the following address: One Church Street, Suite 202, Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: (301) 738-2160 Fax: (301) 738-2161

American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education – Predoctoral Fellowships
The foundation awards several predoctoral fellowships for pharmaceutical students with no more than three years remaining to earn the PhD.
Scholarship Award Amount: $6,000-$10,000/yr.
Field(s) of Study: Pharmacology
Eligibility: The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and must have accepted a teaching appointment within a Pharmacy college.
Application Information: Write for complete information to the following address: One Church Street, Suite 202, Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: (301) 738-2160 Fax: (301) 738-2161

American Institute of the History of Pharmacy (Grant-in Aid)
Open to graduate students who are studying the history of pharmacy. Applicants must present a budget for the project in question.
Field(s) of Study: History of Pharmacy
Scholarship Award Amount: Varies
Application Information: 725 N. Charter St., Madison, WI 53706-1508; Phone: (608) 262-5378

American Pharmaceutical Association Auxiliary (Irene A. Parks Loan Fund)
The association offers loans to pharmacy students during their two years of pharmacy school. Please be aware that repayment for the loan interest begins 60 days after graduation. Applicants should express financial need on their application.
Field(s) of Study: Pharmacy
Scholarship Award Amount: Up to $500
Application Information: For complete information, please contact Peggy Gawronski at 305 W. Old Middle Creek, Prestonburg, KY 41653; Phone: (606) 886-0249.

Association for Women in Science Educational Foundation (AWIS Predoctoral Awards)
This scholarship is for female doctoral students.
Field(s) of Study: Various Sciences and Social Sciences
Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000
Application Information: The application should include a summary page, a description of the research project, a resume, references, transcripts, and a biographical sketch. U.S. citizens may study at any graduate institution. Non-citizens must study at U.S. institutions. 5-10 awards are granted annually. Visit the website or write to address for an application and complete information. The address is 1200 New York Ave. NW, Suite 650, Washington DC 20005. Phone: (202) 326-8940 or (800) 886-AWIS; Email: awis@awis.org. The website for this award is www.awis.org.

Epilepsy Foundation of America (Pre-doctoral Research Training Fellowship)
This award provides one-year support for qualified individuals who are pursuing dissertation research with an epilepsy related theme, and who are working under the guidance of a mentor with expertise in the area of epilepsy investigation. Graduate students pursuing Ph.D. degrees in a related field may also apply.
Scholarship Award Amount: up to $15,000
Field(s) of Study: Epilepsy as related to Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, Psychology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Nursing, or Pharmacy
Application Information: For complete information, please write to the Foundation at 4351 Garden City Drive; Landover, MD 20785-2267; Phone: (301) 459-3700 or (800)EFA-1000; Fax: (301) 577-2684; Email: postmaster@efa.org. The website for this award is www.efa.org.

Garden Club of America (Anne S. Chatham Fellowship in Medicinal Botany)
Scholarship Award Amount: $4000
Field(s) of Study: Medicinal Botany
This award is open to Ph.D candidates and Ph.D.s to protect and preserve knowledge about the medicinal use of plants by providing research support in the field of ethnobotany. One award is granted annually.
Application Information: For complete information, contact Dr. James S. Miller at MO Botanical Garden, PO Box 299, St. Louis, MO 63166-0299; Phone: (314) 577-9503; Fax: (314) 577-9596; Email: miller@mobot.org. The website for this award is www.mobot.org/mobot/resarch/applied_research/chathan.html.

Garden Club of America (GCA Awards in Tropical Botany)
The grant is open to Ph.D candidates to enable field study in tropical botany. The purpose of this award is to promote the preservation of tropical forests by enlarging the body of botanists with field experience. Two awards are granted annually.
Scholarship Award Amount: $5,500
Field(s) of Study: Medicinal Botany
Application Information: For complete information, contact Ms. Marlar Oo at WWF, 1250 24th St., NW, Washington DC 20037-1175. Phone: (202) 778-9714; Fax: (202) 293-9211; Email: marlar.oo@wwfus.org. The website for this award is www.gcamerica.org.

International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons
The award is open to students accepted to or enrolled in an accredited U.S. or Canadian four-year or graduate school.
Scholarship Award Amount: up to $1000
Eligibility: RN candidates must have completed their first year of program. MD or DDS candidates must have been enrolled for at least two years in a medical or dental school. All others must be in at least their third year of a four-year program. Pre-med students are not eligible. Applicants must be an U.S. or Canadian citizen.
Field(s) of Study: Medicine; Dentistry; Nursing; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Medical Technologies; Pharmacy
Application Information: To apply, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope, along with a letter stating the field of study and present level, to the Director at the following address: Fred Cannon at Box 1310, Brookhaven, MS 39602

Jewish Vocational Service (Marcus and Theresa Levie Educational Fund Scholarships)
The award is intended for Cook County residents of the Jewish faith who are planning careers in the medical fields.
Scholarship Award Amount: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: The award is for undergraduate juniors and seniors, and graduate students. Applicants should express a financial need on their application. 85-100 scholarships are awarded each year.
Field(s) of Interest: Social Work, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and other related professions and vocations
Application Information: For complete information, write to 1 South Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60606; Phone (312) 346-6700.

National Community Pharmacist Association (NCPA) Foundation
The scholarship is for student members of NCPA who are full-time pharmacy students at an accredited U.S. school of pharmacy. The award is issued to students demonstrating academic achievement and leadership qualities.
Scholarship Award Amount: Up to $2000
Field(s) of Study: Health and Medical Sciences
Eligibility: The applicant must be enrolled full-time at a four-year institution or university. The candidate must also have a 2.5 GPA or higher. The award is restricted to U.S. citizens. This is a one-time award for college juniors or seniors.
Application Information: For complete information, contact Beverly Martin, Foundation Administrative Assistant National Community Pharmacist Association (NCPA) Foundation, PO Box 25334, Alexandria, VA 22313-0334; Phone: (703) 683-8200; Fax: (703) 683-3619

National Research Council (Howard Hughes Medical Institute Predoctoral Fellowship in Biological Sciences)
This five-year award is open to college seniors and first-year graduate students pursuing a Ph.D or Sc.D. degree. U.S. citizens may choose any institution in the U.S. or abroad. Foreign students must choose an U.S. institution.
Scholarship Award Amount: $16,000 stipend + tuition at U.S. institution
Field(s) of Study: Biochemistry; Biophysics; Epidemiology; Genetics; Immunology; Microbiology; Neuroscience; Pharmacology; Physiology; Virology
Eligibility: The scholarship will be awarded based on ability, academic records, proposed study/research, previous experience, reference reports, and GRE scores. 80 scholarships are awarded annually.
Application Information: To apply, visit the website at www.national-academics.org/osep.fo. The address is 2101 Constitution Ave., Washington DC 20418; Phone: (202) 334-2872; Email: infofell@nas.edu.

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation – Faculty Awards in Clinical Pharmacology
This awards full-time post-doctoral, junior faculty members and assistant professors who have completed on year’s training at the residency level and who have two years’ clinical experience related to human clinical pharmacology. This is a three year award.
Scholarship Award Amount: Up to $40,000 per year for 3 years
Field(s) of Study: Clinical Pharmacology
Application Information: For complete information, contact the foundation at 1100 15th Street NW, Washington DC, 20005; Phone: (202) 835-3470; Fax (202) 467-4823; Email: CRobinson%phrma@mcimail.com. The website for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation is www.phrmaf.org.

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation – Fellowships for Advanced Predoctoral Training in Pharmaceutics
For predoctoral students engaged in the basic pharmaceutics, biopharmaceutical technology.
Scholarship Award Amount: $12,000 stipend + $500 expense money
Field(s) of Study: Pharmaceutics
Eligibility: Candidates should have a degree in pharmacy, chemistry, or biology.
Application Information: For complete information, write to 1100 15th Street NW, Washington DC, 20005; Phone: (202) 835-3470; Fax: (202) 467-4823 Email: CRobinson%phrma@mcimail.com The website for this award is www.phrmaf.org.

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation – Fellowships for Advanced Predoctoral Training in Pharmacology or Toxicology
The scholarship is available to full-time students enrolled in schools of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, or veterinary medicine or beginning thesis research. The website for this award is www.phrmaf.org.
Scholarship Award Amount: $12,000 stipend + $500 expense money
Field(s) of Study: Pharmacology/Toxicology
Application Information: For complete information, write to 1100 15th Street NW, Washington DC, 20005; Phone: (202) 835-3400; Fax: (202) 467-4823; Email: CRobinson%phrma@mcimail.com

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation – Fellowships for Careers in Clinical Pharmacology
This scholarship is for postdoctoral fellowships for physicians, dentists, and veterinarians currently engaged in clinical training in the general field of pharmacology.
Scholarship Award Amount: Not Specified
Field(s) of Study: Clinical Pharmacology
Eligibility: See the website for details.
Application Information: Visit the website for details, www.phrmaf.org, and to download the application. The address is 1100 15th Street NW, Washington DC, 20005; Phone: (202) 835-3470; Fax: (202) 467-4823; Email: CRobinson%phrma@mcimail.com.

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation – Fellowships in Pharmacology-Morphology
This award is for postdoctoral researchers who have specialized in either pharmacology or morphologic disciplines (i.e. anatomy or pathology) for training.
Scholarship Award Amount: Stipend support = $500 for travel
Field(s) of Study: Pharmacology and a morphologic specialty, such as anatomy or pathology
Application Information: Visit the website for details, www.phrmaf.org. The address is 1100 15th Street NW, Washington DC, 20005; Phone: (202) 835-3470; Fax: (202) 467-4823; Email: CRobinson%phrma@mcimail.com.

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation – Postdoctoral Fellowships in Pharmaceutics
This award offers fellowships to postdoctoral researches for 1-2 years.
Scholarship Award Amount: $25,000 per year
Field(s) of Study: Pharmaceutics
Application Information: For complete information, contact the foundation at 1100 15th Street NW, Washington DC, 20005; Phone: (202) 835-3470; Fax (202) 467-4823; Email: CRobinson%phrma@mcimail.com The website for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation is www.phrmaf.org.

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation – Postdoctoral Fellowships in Pharmaceutics
This award offers fellowships to postdoctoral researches for 1-2 years.
Scholarship Award Amount: $25,000 per year
Field(s) of Study: Pharmaceutics
Application Information: For complete information, contact the foundation at 1100 15th Street NW, Washington DC, 20005; Phone: (202) 835-3470; Fax (202) 467-4823; Email: CRobinson%phrma@mcimail.com The website for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation is www.phrmaf.org.

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation – Faculty Awards in Clinical Pharmacology
This awards full-time post-doctoral, junior faculty members and assistant professors who have completed on year’s training at the residency level and who have two years’ clinical experience related to human clinical pharmacology. This is a three year award.
Scholarship Award Amount: Up to $40,000 per year for 3 years
Field(s) of Study: Clinical Pharmacology
Application Information: For complete information, contact the foundation at 1100 15th Street NW, Washington DC, 20005; Phone: (202) 835-3470; Fax (202) 467-4823; Email: CRobinson%phrma@mcimail.com. The website for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation is www.phrmaf.org.

Pharmacology (Career Information)
American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Inc.
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814-3995

Pharmacy (Career Information)
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
Office of Student Affairs
1426 Prince St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 739-2330

Pharmacy (Career Information)
American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education
One Church St., Suite 202
Rockville, MD 20850

Pharmacy (School Information Booklet)
American Council on Pharmaceutical Education
311 W. Superior #512
Chicago, Il 60610
(312) 664-3575
Fax: (312) 664-4652

Presbyterian Church (USA) Grant Program for Medical Studies
This renewable scholarship provides funding to full-time students pursuing a medical profession. The website for the award is www.pcusa.org/highered.
Scholarship Award Amount: $500-$1500
Field(s) of Study: Medicine
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Presbyterian Church, be U.S. citizens/permanent residents, demonstrate financial need, be recommended by an academic advisor at institution, and be recommended by a church pastor.
Application Information: For complete information, contact Frances Cook at 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 40202-1396; Phone: (502) 567-5745; Email: FracesC@ctr.pcusa.org/highered.

U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP Fellowship Program)
These doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships are for students to conduct research projects at health professions schools where USP subcommittee persons are on faculty/affiliated.
Scholarship Award Amount: $15,000
Field(s) of Study: Drug Standards; Drug Information Studies
Eligibility: Applicants for Information Fellowships must have been accepted for full-time study in a doctoral program, accepted to a Fellowships Program, or have a postdoctoral research (non-faculty) appointment. Financial need is NOT a factor. 12 fellowships are awarded annually. The awards are renewable for an additional year.
Application Information: Contact Nancy Best Mabie at USP for an application. The address is 12601 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852; Phone: (301) 816-8226; Fax: (301) 998-6806; Email: nbm@usp.org. The website for this award is www.usp.org.